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MASI Lugano
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$54
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$55
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 37 m
Trains on Sep 18
7
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Lugano will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Lugano without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3028+
EuroCity 152
Regionale Veloce 3021+
EuroCity 36
Regionale Veloce 3019+
EuroCity 178
Regionale Veloce 3016+
EuroCity 12
Regionale Veloce 3032+
EuroCity 22
Intercity 662+
EuroCity 150
Regionale Veloce 3021+
EuroCity 36
Regionale Veloce 3016+
EuroCity 12
Regionale Veloce 3032+
EuroCity 22
Regionale Veloce 3040+
EuroCity 28Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $332.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $332 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lugano:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lugano costing on average $52.
A bus is $282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lugano costing on average $332.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Lugano trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016+ EuroCity 12 | 5:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h44 | 9:28 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ EuroCity 178 | 7:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h00 | 11:50 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662+ EuroCity 150 | 9:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h10 | 12:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3028+ EuroCity 152 | 11:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3032+ EuroCity 22 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h44 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3021+ EuroCity 36 | 3:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h44 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3040+ EuroCity 28 | 5:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h44 | 9:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Genoa to Lugano run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 5:36 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Lugano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lugano trip today.
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Intimate museum inside the church complex, famous for Bernardino Luini frescoes and Renaissance religious art of exceptional local importance.
Museum and archive dedicated to writer Hermann Hesse in nearby Montagnola. It is essential for literary fans and lovers of the Collina d’Oro setting.
Lugano’s elegant waterfront park offers flowerbeds, sculptures, and lake views. It is one of the city’s most relaxing and photogenic walking areas.
The city’s famous shopping street is lined with arcades, boutiques, and historic buildings. It is ideal for strolling through central Lugano.
Main square facing the lake and city hall, often animated by markets and events. It is the natural hub of Lugano’s historic center.
A rich polenta dish from Ticino, often topped with braised beef, rabbit, or cheese. It reflects the region's Alpine farming roots and northern Italian influence.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, commonly served with polenta. It is a hearty Ticinese classic suited to the cooler mountain climate.
Lake fish such as perch or pike-perch, usually simply grilled or pan-fried. It showcases the fresh catch from nearby lakes in southern Switzerland.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Villa Principe Leopoldo, known for refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic views over Lugano.
Historic lakeside restaurant serving polished Ticinese and Italian dishes in a classic setting near Parco Ciani.
Traditional grotto-style venue above Lugano, appreciated for local specialties, grilled meats, polenta, and a rustic hillside atmosphere.
Very high by Swiss standards: hotels, dining, and local transport usually cost more than in nearby Italian cities and many European lake destinations.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up small taxi fares and café bills.
Official public transport app
Lugano Stazione -> Piazza della Riforma
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Lugano by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Genoa to Lugano trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano FLP station pair, with some services arriving at Lugano. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Lugano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Pra is 11 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Pra has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Genova Pra.
ATMs are available at Genova Pra.
Available at Genova Pra: WC.
Available at Genova Pra: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Pra.
Lugano FLP has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto, Ristorante Trani
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lugano FLP. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lugano FLP. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lugano FLP: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lugano FLP: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano FLP: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lugano Dante Center, Hotel Federale Lugano, Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano.
Lugano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto, Ristorante La Cucina di Alice
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lugano. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lugano. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lugano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lugano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, Hotel Lugano Dante Center, Hotel Federale Lugano.
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